BYD Sealion 08

BYD Sealion 08
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
Production2026 (to commence)
AssemblyChina
DesignerUnder the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size SUV
Body style5-door crossover SUV
LayoutDual-motor, all-wheel-drive
RelatedBYD Seal 08
BYD Datang
BYD Tang L
Denza N8/N8L
Powertrain
Engine
BatteryBYD Blade LFP
Electric range
  • 900 km (559 mi) (CLTC, EV)
  • 400 km (249 mi) (CLTC, PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,030 mm (119.3 in)
Length5,115 mm (201.4 in)
Width1,999 mm (78.7 in)
Height1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Curb weight
  • 2,420–2,710 kg (5,335–5,975 lb) (EV)
  • 2,420–2,710 kg (5,335–5,975 lb) (PHEV)

The BYD Sealion 08 (Chinese: 比亚迪海獅08; pinyin: Bǐyàdí Hǎishī 08) is an upcoming battery electric and plug-in hybrid full-size SUV to be produced by BYD Auto.

Overview

The Sealion 08 was at BYD's Ocean Day on 15 December 2025, the Sealion 08 was officially announced alongside the Seal 08.[1] The Sealion 08 was officially unveiled in the 2026 Beijing Auto Show on 24 April 2026, alongside its sedan counterpart - the Seal 08.[2]

Design

The Sealion 08 retains a similar design language as the Seal 08, named "Marine Aesthetics 2.0". This includes elongated DRLs featuring a dual signature, split headlights below and smooth body lines.

Powertrain

The Sealion 08 is built on an 800-volt platform and uses the company's second-generation Blade LFP battery. The battery electric version has a claimed range of up to 900 km (559 mi) (CLTC cycle) and is equipped with BYD's flash charging technology, allowing a charge from 10%-97% in nine minutes. The plug-in hybrid version has a claimed pure-electric range of up to 400 km (249 mi).[3] BYD claims that the AWD version has up to 480 kW (640 hp) from dual electric motors.

Specifications[4]
Model Motors Engine Top speed Kerb weight
Front Rear Power
Name Peak Rated Name Peak Rated Peak Net
PHEV TZ210XYD 200 kW 90 kW TZ200XSAE 200 kW 70 kW 154 hp (115 kW; 156 PS) 148 hp (110 kW; 150 PS) 200 km/h (124 mph) 2,605–2,665 kg (5,743–5,875 lb)
EV RWD – TZ226QYC 320 kW 160 kW – 240 km/h (149 mph) 2,420 kg (5,335 lb)
EV AWD YS230XYF 215 kW 75 kW TZ226QYD 370 kW 185 kW 250 km/h (155 mph) 2,765–2,710 kg (6,096–5,975 lb)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "BYD Teases Next-Gen Seal 08 and Sealion 08 Ahead of 2026 Launch". Zecar. 19 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Bobylev, Denis (24 April 2026). "BYD Sealion 08 breaks covers in China with 643 hp and 900 km range". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "BYD Sealion 08 Debuts at Beijing Auto Show: First Flash-Charging PHEV SUV with Second-Gen Blade Battery-Internet Info Agency". english.news18a.com. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  4. ↑ Qing, Yuan (9 May 2026). 比亚迪首款闪充插混 SUV 海狮 08 申报，定位海洋网大六座旗舰车型 [BYD's first fast-charging plug-in hybrid SUV, the Sealion 08, has been submitted for approval, positioned as a flagship six-seater model with a marine-oriented design]. ITHome (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
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